{"id":136415,"date":"2026-11-14T09:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T04:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=136415"},"modified":"2026-11-14T09:04:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T04:04:18","slug":"balochistan-assembly-seeks-compulsory-arabic-in-primary-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/136415\/","title":{"rendered":"Balochistan Assembly seeks compulsory Arabic in primary schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QUETTA(National Times)- The Balochistan Assembly on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution recommending the introduction of basic Arabic as a compulsory subject in all government primary schools across the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The resolution was moved by JUI-F MPA Shahida Rauf, who said teaching basic Arabic would help students understand commonly used Quranic words and their meanings, enabling them to develop a better understanding of the Holy Quran from an early age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The resolution called for a simple, standardised and grade-wise curriculum covering basic Arabic vocabulary, grammar and commonly used Quranic expressions. It also stressed the need for trained teachers, quality textbooks, appropriate teaching materials and effective monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It recommended that the provincial government introduce the initiative through a phased programme, taking into account students\u2019 ages, mental abilities and educational needs, with regular reviews of its implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the discussion, MPA Dr Abdul Malik Baloch recalled that legislation had been passed in 2013 to promote education in mother languages. He urged the government to implement that law alongside the proposed Arabic language programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the discussion, the Assembly unanimously approved the resolution, recommending the introduction of compulsory basic Arabic education in government primary schools throughout Balochistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUETTA(National Times)- The Balochistan Assembly on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution recommending the introduction of basic Arabic as a compulsory subject in all government primary schools across the province. 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